Summarizing

Summarizing

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English

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a short explanation of a text.

2.

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Front

When would you most likely summarize a book?

Back

You would summarize a book when you want to tell a friend the gist or main ideas of a book.

3.

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Front

What should a summary answer?

Back

A summary should answer the 5 W’s: who, what, when, where, and why.

4.

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Front

What detail should be cut from a summary?

Back

An opinion, such as calling a book the 'funniest book in the world,' should be cut from a summary.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is summarizing important?

Back

Summarizing helps to condense information and focus on the main ideas.

6.

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Front

What is the first step in summarizing a text?

Back

The first step in summarizing a text is to read it carefully to understand the main ideas.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a summary and a review?

Back

A summary provides the main points of a text, while a review includes personal opinions and evaluations.

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